Domestic Violence Injunctions

Immediate Legal Protection When You Need It Most

If you are experiencing abuse, threats, or intimidation, legal protection can give you the safety and stability you deserve. Saxey Law PLLC helps clients obtain, enforce, or defend against injunctions with urgency, clarity, and unwavering compassion.

Protecting You and Your Family from Abuse

How Injunctions Help Keep You Safe

A domestic violence injunction is a civil court order designed to protect victims from physical harm, stalking, threats, and harassment. These orders can prohibit contact, restrict proximity, award temporary custody, and require the surrender of firearms. For those in immediate danger, law enforcement should be contacted first, followed by swift legal action to secure long-term protection. If you have been falsely accused, we provide a strong defense to prevent unjust restrictions and harm to your reputation. Our role is to stand between you and danger—whether you need protection or need to defend your rights.

Types of Protection Injunctions in Florida

Knowing Which Order Fits Your Situation

Florida offers several injunction types depending on the relationship between the parties and the nature of the threat. Domestic violence injunctions apply to spouses, co-parents, relatives, and household members. Other forms—such as dating violence, stalking, sexual violence, or repeat violence injunctions—offer similar protection in different circumstances. Saxey Law assists with each type of injunction and guides clients through the specific requirements.


Types include:

  • Domestic Violence Injunctions
  • Dating Violence Injunctions
  • Stalking or Cyberstalking Injunctions
  • Sexual Violence Injunctions
  • Repeat Violence Injunctions

Getting a Domestic Violence Injunction

What to Expect From Filing to Final Hearing

The process begins with filing a sworn petition that clearly explains the incidents of abuse or threats, supported by any available evidence. Judges may grant a temporary ex parte injunction the same day if the petition shows immediate danger. A full hearing typically occurs within fifteen days, where both sides can present testimony, documents, messages, photos, and witness statements. We prepare clients thoroughly for this hearing and advocate for strong protections—especially when children are involved. If criminal charges relate to the abuse, we coordinate our approach to ensure the civil injunction aligns with any parallel proceedings.

Defending Against False or Exaggerated Claims

Protecting Your Rights When Accused

Unfortunately, injunctions can sometimes be misused during contentious divorces or custody disputes. Being served with a temporary injunction can jeopardize employment, reputation, and parental rights. We defend clients by gathering evidence to counter false allegations, preparing detailed testimony, and ensuring the court understands the full context. A final injunction should never be entered based on incomplete or misleading information. We take these cases seriously because the consequences are significant and long-lasting.

Your Safety is Paramount

Urgent Support When Every Moment Matters

No one should feel unsafe in their own home or relationship. Our firm treats injunction cases with urgency, sensitivity, and respect for the emotional weight involved. We help clients understand their legal options clearly and act quickly to secure protection or respond to allegations. Whether seeking an injunction or defending against one, we ensure your voice is heard and your rights are fully protected. Your well-being remains our highest priority throughout the process.

Frequently Asked Questions – Injunctions

Answers to Common Safety and Legal Concerns

  • What counts as domestic violence for an injunction?

    Domestic violence includes any assault, battery, stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or criminal offense causing injury or fear of harm between family or household members. Threats alone may qualify if they place someone in reasonable fear for their safety. Courts look at the totality of circumstances, including past incidents, escalating behavior, and credible threats. We help clients organize evidence to clearly demonstrate why protection is needed.

  • How fast can I get a restraining order?

    A judge often reviews petitions for temporary injunctions the same day they are filed. If the court finds immediate danger, a temporary order is issued and becomes enforceable as soon as it is served on the respondent. A final hearing is typically scheduled within fifteen days, giving both parties the chance to present evidence. We move quickly to prepare filings and evidence so clients can secure protection without delay.

  • What protections does an injunction provide?

    An injunction can require the abuser to stay away from your home, workplace, school, and family members, and can prohibit all forms of contact. It can also award temporary custody, order child support, and require the surrender of firearms. Police enforce these orders, and violations can lead to criminal charges. We help clients tailor injunction requests to address all relevant safety concerns.

  • Do I need a lawyer to get a restraining order?

    You are not required to have an attorney, but representation significantly improves the clarity, organization, and effectiveness of your petition. The accused may appear with an attorney, which puts victims at a disadvantage if unrepresented. Lawyers also ensure the injunction covers all necessary protections and prepare clients for the final hearing. Our firm prioritizes these cases and prepares filings quickly and thoroughly.

  • How long does a final injunction last?

    A final injunction can last for a set number of years or indefinitely until modified by the court. Petitioners may request extensions when safety concerns continue. Respondents may later seek to dissolve an injunction if circumstances change, but they must show good cause. Each case is unique, and we help clients understand the likely duration and options for modification.